Join the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Banking team. You will play a role in our digital payment strategy in line with the Government’s strategic plan for Australia’s payments system and the decommissioning of the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) with minimal disruption to our government agency customers. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Business Analyst with deep knowledge of payment processing and experience of ISO 20022 messages. In this pivotal role, you will help lead the analysis and implementation of a crucial program that will transform Australia’s payment system. You will be performing impactful work that helps make a difference to the Australian people.The position is permanent and full time.Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Plan and manage the Business Analysis approach to any project or BAU initiative.Prepare and lead Release Planning activities.Manage and prioritise backlog with support of Product OwnerPrepare and lead agile ceremonies such as Back log refinement, Sprint Prioritisation and Sprint PlanningCritical Thinking and Business AnalysisElicit, analyse and document business requirements.Participate in solution workshops to ensure quality and fitness for purpose.Propose/Recommend solutions.Stakeholder Management:Translate and communicate business, strategic and technical information to a wide range of stakeholders.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.Agile Framework:Collaborate, be a team player.Help the team continuously improve to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently.Change Delivery Management:Provide subject matter expert guidance to assist in other delivery aspects such as implementation planning, change management, test planning and training materials.Help identify and mitigate risks associated with deliverables.LeadershipHelp build a high-performance team through knowledge sharing.Provide guidance to senior Business Analyst.Qualifications and Experience:Proficient experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.Proficient experience as a Lead Business Analyst, working with various level experienced Business AnalystsProficient experience of ISO 20022 messages.Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working within a scrum team.Highly collaborative team player.Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExperience with NPP and/or BECS is a plus.Your team We’re high-performance team in a fast and dynamic environment.You will be a member of a delivery team consisting of product owner/delivery manager, scrum master, other Business Analysts, testers and developers in agile development.You will be reporting to the delivery manager.You will be working collaboratively within your scrum team and across other scrum teams.You will be encouraged to speak up and use intelligent inquiry in your everyday work, deliverables and ways of working.You will be based at Head OfficeWe’re flexible and operate in hybrid model.Continuous improvement is our DNA so there will be opportunities for learning and growth.This role is part of the Business Services Group, Banking department. Business Services Group is responsible for the provision of banking and payments services to Australian Government agencies, the provision of payment settlement services to Australian financial system participants through the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) and the Fast Settlement Service (FSS), the conduct of Exchange Settlement Accounts and the production and issuance of Australian banknotes. Banking Department provides a range of banking services to Australian government departments and agencies as well as several overseas central banks and official institutions. The services broadly comprise two activities – management of the government's core accounts and transactional banking.Be MoreWorking for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth and wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drive the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.Why RBA?The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams, and are transparent with each other whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry, and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with a disability, and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.Application Close :February 03, 2025.